A Guide for Explosion and Bombing Scene Investigation

Section F. Completing and Recording the Scene
Investigation
1. Ensure That All Investigative Steps
Are Documented
Principle: To ensure that the permanent record will be complete,
the investigator should review all documentation before
releasing the scene.
Procedure: The investigator should verify that the following have
been addressed:
A. Documentation of major events and time lines related to the
incident.
B. Personnel access log (see the sample in appendix A).
C. Activity log (see the sample in appendix A).
D. Review of interviews and events.
E. Narrative description of the scene (see the sample in appendix A).
F. Photo and video logs (see the sample in appendix A).
G. Diagrams, sketches, and evidence mapping.
H. Evidence recovery log (see the sample in appendix A).
Summary: By accounting for all investigative steps prior to leaving
the scene, the investigator ensures an accurate and
thorough representation of the scene for the permanent
record.
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